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Birralee International School in Norway is seeking a Teaching, Learning & ASP Assistant to support students' learning and wellbeing. The role runs 08:30–14:30 during school weeks, with a permanent full-time position.
Responsibilities include supporting whole-class and small-group instruction, aiding social and emotional development, and collaborating with class teachers to improve inclusion. A vocational qualification is desirable; salary follows KS tariff 418,600–551,100 NOK per year.
Position: Teaching, Learning & ASP Assistant
Starting date: As soon as practicable, by agreement.
Working hours: 08:30 - 14:30 (during school weeks only)
Type: 65,27 permanent position
Deadline to apply: A.S.A.P.
We are looking for candidates who are passionate about student wellbeing and have the ability to make a difference in the learning journey of our children.
Your responsibilities:
to work with the whole class, small groups of students and individual students as required;
to support the learning in the classroom;
to support social and emotional development of students;
to undertake duties;
relate well to the children and have a passion to help them achieve academically and socially;
be patient, caring and have a determination to bring out the very best in children;
be able to stay calm and objective when presented with challenging behaviours;
be enthusiastic and motivated to improve learning outcomes;
be enthusiastic and committed to work as part of a team;
be able to work alongside the class teachers to improve learning and inclusion.
A relevant vocational qualification in child and youth care ( fagbrev i barne- og ungdomsarbeiderfaget ) is desirable.
an exciting international work environment;
a wonderful school with excellent resources and positive links with parents and the local community;
class sizes between 18 and 25 students;
motivated and engaged students;
professional working conditions and supportive colleagues;
support with and commitment to, professional development;
competitive salary.
The position is paid as an assistant according to the latest Hovedtariffoppgjøret (KS). The person hired will normally be paid from 418.600 to 551.100 NOK per year (for a full time position) depending on qualifications and seniority.
A 2% contribution to the Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.
Safeguarding
At Birralee International School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to appropriate recent Police Clearances, plus verification of the right to work in Norway.
Diversity at Birralee
Birralee International School celebrates diversity and encourages qualified candidates with different life experiences and backgrounds to apply regardless of age, gender, functional ability or cultural background. Our premises are universally designed, and we create the conditions for people with disabilities.
Public list of applicants
All names will appear on a public list of applicants for each position as required by the Public Administration Act §25. Exemptions to be omitted from the list are only made in exceptional cases and the request must be made at the time of application.
As an employee at Birralee, you must at all times comply with changes that the development in the subject entails, and the organizational changes that are adopted.
Questions
Questions about the position can be directed to HR@birralee.no